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Cerebyx and Histex

Determining the interaction of Cerebyx and Histex and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Cerebyx <> Histex

Relevance: 21.10.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Using chlorpheniramine together with fosphenytoin can increase the effects of fosphenytoin. Contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, visual disturbances, change in mental status, nausea, loss of muscle coordination, or involuntary movements. You may need a dose adjustment or special test if you use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Professional:

MONITOR: Toxic serum concentrations of phenytoin and involuntary movements have been reported during coadministration with chlorpheniramine. Symptoms resolved after chlorpheniramine was discontinued. The mechanism of this interaction is not known.

MANAGEMENT: Clinical monitoring of patient response, tolerance, and serum phenytoin concentrations is recommended. Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they experience symptoms of phenytoin toxicity (drowsiness, visual disturbances, change in mental status, nausea, or ataxia) or involuntary movements.

References

Ahmad S, Laidlaw J, Houghton GW, Richens A "Involuntary movements caused by phenytoin intoxication in epileptic patients." J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 38 (1975): 225-31
Pugh RN, Geddes AM, Yeoman WB "Interaction of phenytoin with chlorpheniramine." Br J Clin Pharmacol 2 (1975): 173-5

Cerebyx

Generic Name: fosphenytoin

Brand name: Cerebyx

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Cerebyx?

Histex

Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine

Brand name: Allerest Maximum Strength, Dicel, LoHist-D, SudoGest Sinus & Allergy, Triaminic Cold and Allergy, Clorfed, Histalet, Fedahist, Tanafed, Novafed A, Chlorafed HS. Timecelles, Codimal-LA, Kronofed-A-Jr, Rescon, Rescon JR, Dura-Tap/PD, Fedahist Timecaps, Orlenta, Chlorphedrin SR, Colfed-A, D-Amine-SR, Deconomed SR, Pseudocot-C, Duralex, Rinade-BID, Suphenamine-SR, Isophen-DF, Kronofed-A, ND Clear, Chlordrine SR, Anamine TD, Time-Hist, Chlorafed Timecelles, Brexin LA, Rescon-Ed, Deconamine SR, Pseudochlor, Cophene No. 2, Anaplex, Anamine, Klerist-D, Codimal-LA Half, Fedahist Gyrocaps, Deconamine, Clorfed II, Curaler, Sudafed Plus, Chlorafed, Histafed LA, Chlor Trimeton Allergy Decongestant, Aller-Chlor Decongestant, Sudogest Plus, Ryna Liquid, Genaphed Plus, Dayquil Allergy, Hayfebrol Liquid, Suphedrine Plus, Atrohist Pediatric Capsule, Histex, Triaminic Softchew Cold and Allergy, Chlor-Trimeton Allergy Decongestant SR, Tavist-DA, Biohist LA, Dynahist-ER Pediatric, Pediacare Cold and Allergy, CP-Tannic, Durafed, Histade, Duotan, Mintex, QDall, Suclor, Sudafed Sinus/Allergy, Re2+30, Sudal-12, Pediox Chewable, C-Phed Tannate, De-Congestine, Sudal-12 Chewable, Sudal-12 Tannate, SudaHist, Triaminic Softchews Allergy Nose & Congestion, Duratuss DA, Neutrahist Drops, AccuHist Drops, Sudogest Cold & Allergy, Dicel Chewables, PediaCare Cold/Allergy

Synonyms: Chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine, Chlorphen Mal, Pseudoeph HCl

What is Histex?

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In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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